Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sign Historic Allied Relations Agreement

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon have signed a historic agreement on allied relations.

The signing took place during high-level talks in Dushanbe, with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of their nations’ partnership.

During the expanded negotiations, President Tokayev emphasized the importance of the agreement. He described it as a key step in raising Kazakh-Tajik relations to a new level.

“This historic document opens new horizons for us,” Tokayev said. “Our joint efforts to strengthen allied relations will ensure sustainable growth and stability in the entire Central Asian region.”

President Tokayev also thanked President Rahmon for his dedication to improving relations between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. He highlighted the progress made in trade relations, noting the goal of increasing mutual trade to $2 billion. 

“I believe there are opportunities to achieve this figure,” Tokayev added.

President Rahmon echoed these sentiments, stating that the new treaty would solidify relations between the two countries for years to come. Both leaders discussed ways to further cooperate in areas like agriculture, water and energy resources, and transportation. They also explored expanding their partnership in digitalization, education, and space technologies.

Kazakhstan and Tajikistan share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties as former members of the Soviet Union. Today, their economic relationship remains strong, particularly in the areas of trade, energy, and transportation. Kazakhstan is Tajikistan's second-largest trading partner after Russia among Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members, with total trade between the two nations reaching $1.13 billion last year.

Kazakhstan primarily exports oil, natural gas, metals, and food products to Tajikistan, while Tajikistan sends textiles, fruits, and vegetables to Kazakhstan. Both nations are committed to increasing economic collaboration.

To support this effort, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed several new agreements last year. These included a memorandum of cooperation between research institutes, a sister city agreement between Turkistan and Khujand, and a program for cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs for 2023-2025. These agreements are expected to boost trade, tourism, agriculture, and innovation.